Arctic Gray vs Gulf Stream paint color comparison

Arctic Gray vs Gulf Stream

Arctic GrayBenjamin MoorevsGulf StreamBenjamin MooreΔE 26.5 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Arctic Gray reads as green-grey, while Gulf Stream reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 61 vs 39, Arctic Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Arctic Gray's green character against Gulf Stream's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Arctic Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1577
LRV61.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1577
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Gulf Stream
Benjamin Moore · 670
LRV38.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number670
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Arctic Gray vs Gulf Stream Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Gray on one side and Gulf Stream on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.